4 Mute Swans, 6 Mandarins, female Gadwall with six young, 132 Tufteds ( this is I believe the best count ever here, beating 131 on 12 Jan 2003. Best counts in recent years have been of the moulting flock in late summer), a pair of GCGrebes with at least two chicks at the south end, Osprey from 0940-1020 then SW, ad Yellow-l-Gull, Kingfisher & c20 Swifts.
Ogston Sightings
- Wednesday 6th August 2026
Most notable sightings: Buzzard (2), Hobby (2), Lapwing (3), Little Egret (1), Mandarin Duck, Mute…
- Wednesday 5th August 2026
Most notable sightings: Bullfinch (3), Buzzard (4), Kestrel, Lapwing (3), Little Egret (5), Little Owl,…
- Tuesday 4th August 2026
Most notable sightings: Common Tern (4), Lapwing (7), Little Egret (4), Mandarin Duck (5), Mute…
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